4 Magic Ways to Elimate Home Clutter For Good

These will make you a happier person. Or one who doesn't rage every time you trip over a toy.

These will make you a happier person. Or one who doesn't rage every time you trip over a toy.

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Problem: My child's room is a sty

Solution: Canvas totes. These sturdy bags work like bins, but handles make them easy to schlep during cleanup (especially with little ones) and hang. With a few hooks, they make brilliant use of that oft-forgotten back-of-door space. And unless you are also type A, it's okay to skip the embroidery.

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COURTESY OF PRETTY & ORGANIZED BY JANE HUGHES, PUBLISHED BY FIREFLY BOOKS, PHOTOGRAPHED BY SUSSIE BELL.

Problem: I'm out of counter room

Solution: A shower caddy. Seriously! We love this tip fromPretty & Organized: With a quick coat of spray paint and some colorful string, a caddy becomes a do-it-all kitchen item. Place potted herbs or ripening fruits in it, or the vinegars and oils you reach for all the time.

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Problem: My vanity is a black hole

Solution: Ikea spice racks. Mount them on the inside of the vanity doors (they're only four inches deep) to hold the stuff you go fishing for every morning. You can also install them in your kid's room to display favorite books or on the side of the kitchen cabinet to stash mail. Bekväm spice rack, $3.99; ikea.com.

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Problem: My fridge is a mess

Solution: A lazy Susan. Use it for condiments and you'll never tip over a carton of milk while searching for the mustard again. This lazy Susan comes in four sizes, is nonslip, and both levels have a lip so stuff won't fall off. Copco nonskid turntable, $4.99 to $14.99; bedbathandbeyond.com.

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